Job Description
Job Description
CNC Programmer – East Syracuse, NY
Join a well-established manufacturer as a CNC Programmer, where you will play a key role in developing and optimizing CNC programs for machining aluminum castings and billets. This position offers a blend of technical programming and hands-on problem-solving on the shop floor, providing both challenge and growth in a supportive environment.
CNC Programmer Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary up to $90K depending on experience
- Opportunities to work with advanced 3+ axis CAM software
- Collaborative team environment focused on continuous process improvement
CNC Programmer Requirements & Qualifications
- AAS in mechanical technology or equivalent experience with a demonstrated ability to program and machine complex geometry
- Approximately 4 years of CNC programming experience preferred, ideally with Mastercam
- Strong skills in CNC programming, blueprint reading, and math including algebra, trigonometry, and physics
- Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and maintain a high attention to detail
- Physical capability to alternate between walking and desk work, including lifting up to 35 pounds
CNC Programmer Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Write medium- to high-complexity CNC programs offline using 3+ axis CAM software, ensuring collision-free simulation and efficient machining cycles
- Assist in program setup, proofing, and securing first-piece approval in collaboration with the shop floor team
- Troubleshoot and refine existing programs to enhance efficiency and part quality
- Review engineering drawings for manufacturability and suggest improvements that increase productivity
- Develop setup and work instructions for machinists and maintain tooling and process documentation
- Collaborate with Quality Control to establish inspection processes and support the ISO quality management system
- Adhere to all safety policies, maintain a clean work environment, and demonstrate professionalism at all times
This role offers a chance to apply your technical skills in a hands-on manufacturing setting, with opportunities to influence machining processes and product quality directly.